Embedded Engineer, Operating System

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends build relationships play and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself its always the fastest way to share a moment!

Were looking for an Embedded Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!

What youll do:

• Lead or participate in the design architecture and implementation of embedded software in both prototype and shipping consumer products

• Design and implement software or system development components at all layers of the system e.g. kernel synchronization primitives resource allocators memory management security I/O systems persistence Camera Audio etc

• Participate in design reviews code review with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions

• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with computer system architecture microprocessor and microcontroller fundamentals (caches buses memory controllers DMA etc.)

• Software Development process skills including: source control bug tracking and design documentation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read schematics and component data sheets

• Strong analytical and software debugging skills

• Operating Systems architecture

• Dependency management

• BSP (Board Support Package) creation/Integration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience

• 3 years of experience with embedded software development and ARM architecture

• Proficiency programming in C or C

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: BSP/Board Support Package Operating Systems Linux Embedded OS (AOSP Yocto Buildroot) Build systems (Cmake Autotools GNU make Ninja) with a view towards creating performant and energy efficient solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering

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At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

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